China is also a close ally of Pakistan, accused by Afghanistan and the US of providing safe havens for the Taliban and other groups opposing the government in Kabul.

On Wednesday, the Afghan president’s special peace envoy, Mohammad Omer Daudzai, expressed hope that the war that has cost the US about $1 trillion will end in 2019

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Today in #Beijing, I met with State Councillor & Minister of Foreign Minister Wang Yi. We discussed bilateral and regional cooperation, lasting peace and stability in #Afghanistan, and future coordination between our countries. #China@NSCAfghan